Stats & Training
Nidorina's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 HP EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
Nidorina Weakness
Type-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x70-84% Bulldoze 2x55-66% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x44-52% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandile builds →Bulldoze 2x55-66% Sand Tomb 2x34-42% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x76-91% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Bonemerang 2x34-41% | ||
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Golett builds →Bulldoze 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x64-75% Sand Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x76-91% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Bonemerang 2x34-41% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x64-75% Sand Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x76-91% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Bonemerang 2x34-41% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x63-75% Mud Bomb 2x71-83% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Mud Shot 2x61-72% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x109-129%KO Bulldoze 2x29-34% Confusion 2x61-72% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x72-86% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Confusion 2x43-51% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% Mud Bomb 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x68-80% Dig 2x88-104%KO Mud Bomb 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x64-76% Mud Bomb 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Mud Shot 2x60-71% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x29-34% Confusion 2x62-74% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Confusion 2x43-51% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x88-104%KO Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x67-79% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x77-92% Mud Bomb 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x63-74% Mud Bomb 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Mud Shot 2x59-70% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x144-170%KO Psychic 2x109-128%KO Bulldoze 2x28-33% Confusion 2x61-72% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Confusion 2x42-50% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Bulldoze 2x66-79% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x66-79% | ||
In X & Y, Latios can KO Nidorina with Psyshock (197-232%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (162-191%). Gastrodon deals 55-64% with Scald.
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Latios builds →Draco Meteor159-187%KO Psyshock 2x197-232%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Gastrodon builds →Scald55-64% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x175-206%KO Focus Blast38-46% Shadow Ball52-61% Dazzling Gleam26-30% | ||
X & Y Evolution
This Poison-type links Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidoqueen. Nidorina has 365 stats but sits in the Undiscovered egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
X & Y Nidorina Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Beat Up and Charm give Nidorina options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Nidorina in X & Y
Nidorina sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Nidorina in X & Y
To get Nidorina, start by catching Nidoran♀ (female) through walking encounters at Lv. 11-21. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)Route 11YGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battleRoute 11XGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battle
Step 2Nidorina ✓Route 11YGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidRoute 11XGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidor evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Nidorina Guide
In X & Y, Nidorina isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Nidoqueen to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Poison Point is the go-to ability for Nidorina. It has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Rivalry is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In X & Y, Nidorina fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 62 Attack). At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Nidorina has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves